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Poll Shows Russian Attitudes Toward LGBT+ Community Slightly Improving

While the Russian population's attitudes towards the rainbow community remain overwhelmingly negative, a new poll has indicated that progress in tolerance and acceptance may...
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Court Upholds Jail Sentence for Homosexuality in Tunisia

An appeal by two men in Tunisia who were sent to jail for homosexuality has been upheld by an appeals court in the north...
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Next Mr. Gay Philippines Crowned For Mr. Gay World 2017

A new Mr. Gay Philippines has officially been crowned at the competition's final at the UP Theatre in Diliman, Quezon City. John Raspado, a 35-year-old online...
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‘ They ’ Named the 2019 Word of the Year

Merriam-Webster Dictionary has announced that the 2019 word of the year is ‘they’. The dictionary announced on Tuesday that ‘they’ was its most-searched-for word in...

Beijing’s LGBTQ+ Center Shuts Its Doors Due To “Force Majeure”

The Beijing LGBT Center, a pioneering organisation in China's "different sexual orientation movement," has terminated its operations. According to reports by Voice of America (VOA),...

State Cannot Redefine Marriage: Top German Cardinal

Germany’s highest-ranking cardinal believes that the state is unable to redefine marriage, as it is not a state-made institution. The comments where made at a reception...
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Is Donald Trump the Most Gay Friendly US Republican Ever?

In the wake of the horrific events in Orlando last weekend both presumptive US Presidential nominees have been positioning themselves to the LGBT community...
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United States Military Backtracking On Trans Service Members Under Trump?

In stark contrast to progress made under the Obama Presidency, the Department of Defence has announced that it will delay the enlistment of new transgender...
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Harper’s Bazaar Editor Shares Conversion Therapy Video

Fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar is investigating Lucia Alarcón, editor-in-chief of the Mexican version of the magazine and part-time cousin of former Mexican labour minister...

Further Calls to End Gay Conversion Therapy in Federal Report

A new report released by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has called for a nation-wide end to 'conversion therapies’...

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